[AW] the UNICORN [relic contest]

[Rostislav]

"Ross-tee, story you finish must!" My name being called and a request make me turn my gaze in bewilderment. I had wondered if there was anyone out wondering the desert but I certainly didn't expect to find anyone. To my greater astonishment I KNOW the stallion that approaches - Damascus! The pretty, lanky pegasus bounds toward me and I turn to face him, a casual but sincere smile springing up on my maw. "Damascus!" I chuckle at his exuberance, feeling myself immediately become nearly as joyful. His interest in my song causes my eyes to brighten, my ears to perk. "You want to know more about the unicorn, eh?" Of course this song is a favorite of mine, one I heard in my travels. The tale of the unicorns and Noah's Ark. Not that I really know what an Ark is, or who Noah is (except in the brief reference of this tale), nor do I know who this very specific, almighty "God" is. But the tale is amusing and reminds me that I am no ordinary horse - I am a fantastical beast. Silver eyes roam over the large stallion's feathered appendages. Of course, he is just as fantastical as I. Though I do not possess any particular envy of those with wings, I've often wondered what it might be like. "Well lad I can tell you more, it's a whole song!" And without a further moment's notice I burst into song again, finishing my tale. Now God seen some sinnin' and it gave Him pain. And He said, "Stand back, I'm going to make it rain." He said, "Hey, brother Noah, I'll tell you what to do. Build me a floating zoo." And take some of them green alligators and long-necked geese, Some humpty-backed camels and some chimpanzees, Some cats and rats and elephants, but sure as you're born, Don't you forget my Unicorn." Old Noah was there to answer the call, He finished up making the Ark just as the rain started fallin', He marched in the animals two by two And he called out as they went through, "Hey, Lord: I've got yer.... Green alligators and long-necked geese, Some humpty-backed camels and some chimpanzees, Some cats and rats and elephants, but Lord, I'm so forlorn, I just can't see no Unicorn." Old Noah looked out into the driving rain, Them Unicorns was hiding, playing silly games, Kicking and splashing while the rain was pouring, Oh, them silly Unicorns. There was green alligators and long-necked geese, Some humpty-backed camels and some chimpanzees, Noah cried, "Close the doors 'cause the rain is pourin', And we just can't wait for no Unicorns." The Ark started movin', it drifted with the tide, Them Unicorns looked up from the rock and they cried, And the waters came down and sorta floated them away, That's why you'll never see a Unicorn, to this very day. You'll see green alligators and long-necked geese, Some humpty-backed camels and some chimpanzees, Some cats and rats and elephants, but sure as you're born, You're never gonna see no Unicorn. I finish the song with a broad grin on my face. Those silly unicorns DIDN'T MAKE IT ON THE BOAT! I look eagerly at Damascus, my tail swishing with joy as I hope that he enjoys the song as much as I do. Text text text. "Words words words." WC: irrelevant >_> Tag: @Damascus Comments: song is "The Unicorn", sung by The Irish Rovers, written by Shel Silverstein